The 10 Must-Read Stories of the Week By Whet Moser Learn an ex-gangster’s story, how Chicago will curb menthol’s appeal to youth, an oral history of the Green Mill, and more. Read more
Terra New York Rain Coats Take on April Showers in Style By Lynn Okura Bey New to Chicago, these stylish sheaths step it up a notch over the basic plastic poncho. Read more
It's Time to Rethink Pink as a Home Décor Option By Gina Bazer Go ahead, blush. Rosy tints are heating up this year. Read more
One of Riverside's First Grand Houses Is For Sale at $1,549,900 By Ian Spula The 1870 Jennison Residence has a pool, library, and a big Oprah connection. Read more
Even With the Occasional Derailment, the CTA Is Still a Lot Safer than Driving By Whet Moser As a measure of injuries per mile, here's how the stats break down. Read more
Toast Charlie Trotter at Pebble Beach Food & Wine By Nina Kokotas Hahn Also this week: Mixology at the Langham, more West Loop boutique hotels, and a very cool new ride comes to Six Flags Great America. Read more
Fulton Market Kitchen May Be Chicago's Coolest-Looking Bar It's a visual sensory overload at this new West Loop joint. (Good drinks, too!) Read more
Who Might Possibly, Maybe Play at Lollapalooza 2014 By Erin Osmon Here are nine predictions for acts we could see at the Chicago fest this summer. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Paella, vegan baked goods, and French toast with foie gras. You guys hungry? Read more
Porsche Design Opens in Chicago By Lynn Okura Bey The only thing you won't find at the luxury auto maker's new store? Cars. Read more